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A not-for-profit community energy business.

Our renewable energy projects place ownership and control of energy in the hands of local people and actively benefit local communities.

03/09/2026

FixFest 2026 - Coming to BRLSI, Bath on Saturday 10th October (10am-4pm) FREE entry

Got a favourite item in need of some TLC? Curious about mending, making or reimagining something old into something new? Want to make your home warmer in the colder weather? Join BRLSI, Share & Repair and Dorothy House and BWCE for FixFest 2026; a fun-filled day for all the family celebrating creativity, second-hand style, practical skills and sustainable living.

This post features our friends at Share and Repair, who will be running workshops helping us repair, reuse, and ultimately rethink the way we consume:

✨️ Pop-Up Repair Café - Don't throw it away—bring it along! The expert repair team will be on hand to help fix broken household items.

‘✨️ Jeans to Bag’ Workshops - Transform an old pair of jeans into a durable, stylish, and one-of-a-kind bag in this creative upcycling workshop.

Julian Hunt, Head of Repairs at Share and Repair says "We are delighted to be collaborating with BRLSI and Dorothy House to celebrate the power of repair and reuse. FixFest is all about shifting our mindset from throwing away to fixing and mending. Alongside the fantastic sustainable fashion curated by Dorothy House, Share and Repair will be helping people repair their valued items. By sharing fixing skills, we hope to inspire everyone to see that a little bit of care and know-how can give almost anything a second life".

Use this link to find out more and book places on workshops: https://www.brlsi.org/whatson/fixfest/

02/09/2026

We're excited to be working with EcoWild CIC to deliver a new workshop series starting this October!

Through a series of four hands-on workshops, we'll be supporting people in local rural communities to make their homes more energy efficient, alongside the opportunity to learn new skills in natural crafts. Up first, we have our 'Cosy Homes & Willow Weaving Workshop' in High Littleton on Saturday 3rd October.

You will learn about practical measures to improve energy efficiency and keep your home warmer in the colder months, in addition to the craft of weaving a platter or basket base using materials found in nature.

These workshops will offer a fun way to learn new skills and find out about simple, low and zero cost DIY approaches to energy efficiency, alongside more extensive home energy improvements, and are therefore suitable for homeowners as well as renters, including those on lower incomes.

Visit the link https://bookwhen.com/ecowild/e/ev-s4zch-20261003131500 for more info and to book your free place.

28/08/2026

Save the date! FixFest is on the way! Saturday 10th October 10am-4pm at BRILSI, Bath

BRLSI are hosting a free family festival called FixFest, as part of a three-way collaboration with Share & Repair and Dorothy House.

Want new ideas to make your home warmer and cheaper to heat this winter? Come and chat to us at our the BWCE Energy Bar which is part is this brilliant event.

✨️ Drop in for free energy advice on anything from solar panels to heat pumps.

✨️ Visit our interactive display of energy saving materials.

✨️ Try your hand at simple draughtproofing techniques.

✨️ Take away free samples with our pick’n’mix Cosy Home Kits.

✨️ Get inspiration and practical ideas to get crafty at home.

✨️ crozier-cole will also be doing a 15 minute talk on home energy retrofit options

and repair house

Use this link to find out more about workshop timings and to book your place: https://www.bwce.coop/events-posts/g0orrhcuuadjhedafp915d1n4v8rnw

24/08/2026

Introducing FixFest 2026! Saturday 10 October, 10am to 4pm at BRLSI, Queen Square, Bath

Got a favourite item in need of some TLC? Curious about mending, making or reimagining something old into something new? Join BRLSI, Share & Repair and Dorothy House for FixFest 2026; a fun-filled day for all the family celebrating creativity, second-hand style, practical skills and sustainable living.

BWCE is delighted to be part of this brilliant free event, running the BWCE Energy Bar where visitors can see simple draughtproofing techniques, take away free pick’n’mix Cosy Home Kit samples and get inspiration and practical ideas to get crafty at home.

Use this link for further information and for booking places: https://www.brlsi.org/whatson/fixfest/

13/08/2026

Community Benefit Fund - could you be eligible to apply? The application process will be open in September 2026, read the post below for further criteria details and additional information links. Watch this space for further announcements.

The BWCE Fund is an independent charity. It distributes grants to local community projects that reduce carbon emissions or tackle fuel poverty.

Funded by surplus income from BWCE’s renewable energy projects, the Fund has supported over a hundred community projects since 2015.

Link here: https://www.bwce.coop/community-benefit

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11/08/2026

An update for local homeowners - Retrofit West funding is changing from September 🏡

Over the last two years, Retrofit West has helped many homeowners across Bristol, Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire access discounted home energy assessments through its voucher scheme.

Until 31 August, eligible households can still access vouchers covering up to 80% of the cost of qualifying home energy assessments. From 1 September, the level of support available will reduce to 50%, before the scheme comes to an end later this year.

If you're planning home improvements, considering a renovation, or looking for practical ways to improve your home's energy performance, now may be a good time to access the support available.

Read more about the funding changes: www.bwce.coop/news-posts/retrofit-west-voucher-funding-changes-from-september

07/08/2026

Free online event: Keeping Your Home Cool 🏠️ 🪭

How can we adapt our homes to minimise overheating and keep us feeling comfortable and cool? Join us for this lunchtime online presentation and Q&A session on the hot topic of overheating in our homes.

The session will offer inspiration on a range of effective 'passive' cooling options for homes, like shading, awnings and pergolas - ranging from cheap and simple DIY options to more integrated design options - along with top tips for the best behaviour and ventilation strategies too.

Book your free place: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/keeping-your-home-cool-tickets-1996648019976

06/08/2026

Sustainable Travel Policy - has where you work adopted this? And if not could you ask?

Sustainable Travel Leave (STL) is a practical workplace policy that enables staff to travel more sustainably for long-distance trips. The principle is straightforward - for example a London–Berlin rail journey cuts emissions by roughly 92 percent but takes seven hours longer than flying. Through Sustainable Travel Leave, the additional travel time is covered by a modest leave allowance.

Benefits include:
☺️ Good for staff motivation and well-being
🙏 Attractive perk for team recruitment
🌱 Embeds sustainability across organisations
✅️ A win for the environment

Here's a map, courtesy of Man in Seat 61 to give you flavour of Spain by train. It’s definitely worth considering options and good to know we have BWCE’s backing to swap flights for trains on some occasions.

One of our team took a holiday by train to Spain, and here's the verdict summed up neatly:
🚂 Gorgeous spacious Spanish trains
🌪️ Wind turbine spotting
😊 The best looking passive stack ventilation system ever at Gaudi’s Casa Batllo!

31/07/2026

What does the Government's new Warm Homes Plan mean for households in our local area? 🏡

From heat pump grants to new low-interest loans for solar panels and battery storage, the Government is planning a major investment in home energy improvements over the next few years.

We've unpacked the key announcements, looked at what's available now, and highlighted what support could be coming later this year.

Read our latest blog to find out more: www.bwce.coop/news-posts/government-warm-homes-plan

30/07/2026

Our friends at Go Green Widcombe are hosting a free screening of the People's Emergency Briefing at Widcombe Social Club on Wednesday 5 August at 7pm.

The panel taking questions after and helping shape calls to action comprise of:
- MP Wera Hobhouse
- B&NES Energy Transformation Manager Nikki Brain
- Climate Hub's John Leach
- BWCE's Sara Grimes.

This event is being organised with Widcombe Association and although the event says sold out, there will be a waiting list to be added to: https://linkly.link/2pCNh

Or you can use this map to find further film screenings near you and share with people you know: https://www.nebriefing.org/screening-map

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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